Move to Florence

New Resident Checklist for
Florence, SC

Moving to Florence is exciting — but the first few weeks come with a lot of to-dos. This checklist covers everything you need to set up utilities, register with the city, connect your family, and start feeling at home in the Pee Dee. Work through it at your own pace and you'll have the essentials handled before you know it.

Utilities

City Services

DMV

Schools

Step 1

Utilities to Set Up

Electricity

Provider: Duke Energy or Marlboro Pee Dee Electric Coop

Duke Energy: 1.800.452.2777 Marlboro Pee Dee Electric Coop: 843.665.4070

Gas

Provider: Dominion Energy

Phone: 843.676.3600

Water

Provider: City of Florence

Phone: 843.665.3155

Internet, Phone & Cable

Provider: AT&T or Spectrum

AT&T: 843.780.2355 Spectrum: 843.662.8191

Step 2

City Services & Accounts

Trash Pickup

City of Florence Public Works

843.665.3236

Non-Emergency Police

24-Hour Non-Emergency Line

843.665.3191

Downtown Police Substation

For downtown area incidents

843.665.4008

Report Potholes

City of Florence Public Works

843.665.3236

To report water or sewer problems, contact City of Florence Public Utilities at 843.665.3236

Step 3

DMV & Civic Registration

Driver's License & Registration

New South Carolina residents are required to update their license and registration within 90 days of moving. Contact the Florence DMV office to get started.

Department of Motor Vehicles: 843.317.4007

Register to Vote

Make your voice heard in Florence County elections. Contact the registration office to update your voter registration.

843.665.3094

Step 4

Schools & Family

School Enrollment

Florence 1 Schools handles enrollment for Florence city schools. Call to find your school zone.

843.669.4141

Free Library Card

Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library — free to all residents. Books, internet, printing & more.

509 S. Dargan Street

Pet Registration

City of Florence or Florence Humane Society

843.665.3236 | 843.664.0330

City Center Farmers Market

Year-round outdoor market. Sat 9am–1pm, Tue evenings 4–7pm (seasonal).

200 Sanborn Street

Step 5

Getting Around

Free Downtown Shuttle

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) runs a free shuttle throughout downtown Florence.

Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Every 30 min (9–11am & 3–5pm), every 15 min (11am–3pm)

$1.50 per ride to other Florence destinations

PDRTA: 843.665.2227

Where to Park Downtown

Downtown Florence has 2,500 free parking spaces. For longer visits, use the garages and surface lots.

City of Florence Parking Garage
150 S. Irby Street

County Complex Parking Garage
180 N. Irby Street

On-street parking on Evans & Dargan has 2-hour limit

Step 6

Connect With the Community

Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau

Great starting point for local events, guides, and tourism info.

843.664.0330

City Center Farmers' Market

Carolina grown and Carolina made products — produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, crafts, and more.

Saturday: 9am–1pm (year-round)

Tuesday: 4–7pm (seasonal)